Posted by Jessica Fisher on February 23rd, 2015+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Gamious and BluBox Games have just launched iO, a physics platformer where you are a speedy puck using gravity manipulation, portals, and vehicles to solve puzzles. You’ll also be able to grow, shrink, roll, leap, and climb your way through more than 150 puzzles. And the global leader boards allow you to compete against anyone around the world while you rack up the achievements.

iO was the winner of the Global Game Jam 2012, an IndieCade 2015 Finalist, received an honorable mention for the “GDC Best In Play 2015,” and is featured as a “Best New Game” exclusively on the App Store.

Flop Rocket, by Butterscotch Shenanigans, is a rage-inducing physics game where you try desperately to pilot your spaceship through a a cave filled with spaceducks and enormous rockworms.

With each failure you’ll earn money that will allow you to upgrade your pitiful ship into something a bit more space worthy. Flop Rocket also allows you to play auto-generated missions based on your skill level. It uses touch wheel controls that let you flip your rocket around quickly, but you can opt for tap controls instead.

Flop Rocket will be free to download next week. You’ll also be able to upgrade your account for $2.99 get more content, remove ads, get cloud syncing, friend leader boards, and cross-game perks.

Posted by Jessica Fisher on February 11th, 2015+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Kumobius has released a new purchasable chapter for their minimalist game, Duet, called the Encore Chapters. And once again you’ll need to keep your two vessels in sync to survive the barrage of obstacles in your path.

The update includes a new story, music, and 30 new stages. It also includes new features such as two directional attack waves and boomerang blocks. Yikes.

You can download Duet for $2.99 and check out the new in-game update for $0.99.

Posted by Jessica Fisher on February 9th, 2015+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Auro, the monster-bumping game from Dinofarm Games, uses strategic positioning combined with magic spells and the titular bumping mechanic to push monsters right off the map. You’ll play as the impetuous Prince Auro as he explores dungeons and fights monsters.

He only has nine spells to work with, however, so you’re going to have to engage your brain on these procedurally generated maps to win. The game also has a competitive play mode that lets you rank up over time to become the Master Bumper.

You can download Auro: A Monster-Bumping Adventure for $2.99 on the App Store and give those monsters a well deserved bath.

Posted by Ellis Spice on January 27th, 2015+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Sentinel 4: Dark Star developer Origin8 has rung in the new year by giving the tower defense title a big update, adding in new weapons, a new commander and a new campaign.

The new second campaign for the game features five new levels also playable in Endless Mode, while the new weapons are the ‘Orion’ tower, which slows and electrocutes enemies, ‘Plasma Wisps’, which are energetic sentinel missiles, and the ‘Lava Pods’, which can be deployed on paths to damage foes over time. The new ‘Juggernaut’ Commander meanwhile is focused around ranged damage and is a $0.99 in-app Purchase.

Sentinel 4: Dark Star is available to download now from the App Store for $2.99.

Posted by Jessica Fisher on January 21st, 2015+ Universal App - Designed for iPhone and iPad

Alexander Trowers has announced that tomorrow, January 22, Super Glyph Quest is getting a big update. The RPG/match-3 puzzler will be getting new quests to finally finish the war in the Frozen North.

You’ll be saving Rhiabelle from herself while fighting new monsters and meeting Dave, the King of the Goblins, and Thomas, the Troll King. The update will also add a bunch of new gear and some special guests from Monument Valley, Hatoful Boyfriend, and Skullkickers. You can check out the angry, lovesick pigeon and other new additions in the preview video below.

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